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Subject: 
Returning to the fold
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lugnet.general
Date: 
Fri, 27 Oct 2000 17:50:59 GMT
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Hello all,
Sorry, newbie post here, so if this gets answered every week, I apologize.
I am thinking of restarting my Lego collecting habits from when I was a kid,
and I'm particularly interested in classic Space and classic Castle sets.
Where, apart from online auctions (where you can't be certain that your bid
will win), have you found places to purchase old sets/minifigs/parts?
Vintage toy stores?  Yard sales?  Etc.  I'm interested in hearing your
success stories and advice on this.  Thanks...



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  Re: Returning to the fold
 
(...) Yard sales and Goodwill-type stores seem to be a good source, although I personally have never had a whole lot of luck at them. Also, don't underestimate the power of the lugnet.market.* groups. Asking if anyone has something specific they (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.general)
  Re: Returning to the fold
 
The most certain and fast way to get old sets is online auctions, but they can be pricey. There is a marketplace newsgroup here on lugnet. Check it out. I have found old sets in garage sales and thrift stores at very good prices, but it is rather (...) (24 years ago, 27-Oct-00, to lugnet.general)
  Re: Returning to the fold
 
I get the bulk of my Lego from two toy consignment shops near me. One store bags up random pieces in a Ziploc bag for about $20 each. Usually a decent price considering what's in the bags. They get a real mix of new and old. The other store is run (...) (24 years ago, 28-Oct-00, to lugnet.general)

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